Reasons For

Based on 244 user reviews, the average review score of the Nikon D5 is 95%, but the average rating of the Nikon D610 is 94% (based on 514 reviews).

6 Reasons For

15% higher megapixel count
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The Nikon D610 has a megapixel count of 24.3MP, however the Nikon D5 is only a 20.8MP digital camera (3.5MP lower).
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The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.

A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.

3.37MP more total megapixel count
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The Nikon D610 has a total megapixel count of 24.7MP, whereas the Nikon D5 is only a 21.33MP digital camera (3.37MP less).

The Nikon D610 is a 760g digital camera. That's 480g lighter than the Nikon D5 (760g).
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The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.

The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.

£3,966 cheaper

The Nikon D610 costs £399.00, whereas the Nikon D5 is £4,365.00.

Available from 21 shops

The more retailers stock this digital camera, the greater competition amongst retailers to keep prices low.

Reasons Against

6 Reasons Against

17% lower megapixel count
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The Nikon D5 is a 20.8MP digital camera. That's 3.5MP lower than the Nikon D610 (24.3MP).
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The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.

A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.

3.37MP less total megapixel count
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The Nikon D5 is a 21.33MP digital camera. That's 3.37MP less than the Nikon D610 (24.7MP).

Significantly longer flash sync-speed
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The Nikon D5 has a flash sync-speed of 1s, whereas the Nikon D610 is a 0.01s flash sync-speed digital camera (0.99s shorter).

A lot heavier
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The Nikon D5 has a weight of 1.2kg, whereas the Nikon D610 is a 760g digital camera (480g lighter).
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The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.

The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.

More expensive by £3,966

The Nikon D5 is £3,966 more expensive than the Nikon D610.

Not as many stockists

The Nikon D5 is only stocked by 12 retailers, however the Nikon D610 is stocked by 33 shops.
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Fewer numbers of sellers reduces the chances of the product remaining in stock and also reduces the price competition amongst retailers for this digital camera.

2 Reasons Against

One month older

The Nikon D610 is older than the Nikon D5 by one month.

Marginally Lower user review Score

The Nikon D610 has an average user rating of 94%, but the Nikon D5 has an average user rating of 95% (based on 244 reviews).